Business Details
47 Years
experience
Tract Consultants: Creating Breathtaking Sustainable Places in Australia
Tract Consultants is a multidisciplinary firm specialising in landscape architecture, town planning, urban design, and media. With decades of experience, we creatively shape places across Australia, blending environmental stewardship with innovative design. Our team delivers projects ranging from new communities and transport infrastructure to health facilities and renewable energy developments. We prioritise sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement, ensuring each project enhances social wellbeing and mitigates climate impacts.Our expertise spans strategic planning, design implementation, and technical execution, supported by a commitment to equity, reconciliation, and climate resilience. Recognised for award-winning work, we collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to create enduring, memorable spaces that reflect local contexts and global best practices.
Services
Landscape Architecture
Town Planning
Urban Design
Media Production
Climate Resilience Strategy
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design.
- Our multidisciplinary approach integrates planning, design, and environmental expertise.
- We prioritise sustainability, climate resilience, and community wellbeing in every project.
- Our team includes award-winning professionals with national and international recognition.
- We deliver tailored solutions for diverse sectors, from transport to renewable energy.
What people say
Award-winning designs
Strong stakeholder engagement
Climate-focused solutions
Multidisciplinary expertise
Timely project delivery
Services
Landscape Architecture
Tract Consultants's landscape architecture services focus on creating sustainable, functional, and aesthetically striking outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans public parks, residential developments, and infrastructure projects, integrating ecological principles with community needs. We prioritise climate resilience, biodiversity, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring each design enhances environmental and social wellbeing while delivering enduring value.
Town Planning
Our town planning services address statutory and strategic needs, from greenfield subdivisions to urban renewal. We specialise in navigating complex approval processes, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. With deep knowledge of Australian planning frameworks, we deliver feasible, innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, balancing growth with sustainability.
Urban Design
Tract Consultants's urban design practice creates cohesive, livable spaces that respond to local contexts. We focus on placemaking, active transport, and public realm enhancements, working across scales from precinct plans to detailed streetscapes. Our designs prioritise accessibility, cultural inclusivity, and climate adaptation, fostering vibrant, future-ready communities.
Media Production
Our media team produces compelling visual narratives through 3D visualisation, animation, and graphic design. We translate complex planning concepts into accessible, engaging content for stakeholders and clients. Using cutting-edge technology, we support project communication, marketing, and community engagement, enhancing understanding and buy-in for development initiatives.
Climate Resilience Strategy
Tract Consultants develops climate-resilient strategies to mitigate environmental risks and enhance adaptive capacity. Our services include biodiversity assessments, water-sensitive urban design, and carbon footprint analysis. We integrate climate science with planning and design to create regenerative systems that protect ecosystems and communities while meeting regulatory and sustainability goals.
People
Deiter Lim
Managing Director
Deiter Lim leads Tract Consultants's landscape and urban design initiatives with 30+ years of experience in large-scale masterplanning and infrastructure projects. He oversees integrated environmental and urban design, ensuring client collaboration and technical excellence from concept to delivery.
Lona Parker
Chief Operating Officer
Lona Parker brings 25+ years of property industry expertise, specialising in financial advisory and project delivery. She manages complex transactions and strategic planning, ensuring commercial viability and stakeholder alignment for major developments across Australia.
Janis Fischer
Executive Director
Janis Fischer, a landscape architect with 25+ years' experience, shapes urban infill projects and social housing developments. She advocates for landscape-driven climate solutions and has led award-winning projects like the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre and MPavilion.
George Gallagher
Director of Landscape Architecture
George Gallagher, with 45+ years in landscape architecture, specialises in technical design and environmental rehabilitation. He manages Sydney office operations, delivering complex projects globally while mentoring teams to uphold Tract Consultants's tradition of excellence.
Nevan Wadeson
Director of Planning
Nevan Wadeson, a planning director with 30+ years' experience, advises on statutory and strategic frameworks. He negotiates major approvals and policy reforms, leveraging public and private sector insights to advance sustainable urban development across Australia.
Questions
What sectors does Tract Consultants specialise in?
Tract Consultants works across new communities, transport, health, renewable energy, sport, tourism, and urban residential projects, integrating landscape, planning, and design expertise.
How does Tract Consultants address climate resilience?
We embed climate resilience through biodiversity protection, water-sensitive design, and carbon-conscious planning, ensuring projects adapt to environmental challenges while enhancing ecosystems.
Can Tract Consultants manage large-scale developments?
Yes, we have 45+ years of experience delivering large-scale projects, from greenfield communities to infrastructure, with a focus on feasibility, compliance, and community outcomes.
What is Tract Consultants's approach to community engagement?
We prioritise inclusive consultation, incorporating local insights into designs to create spaces that reflect community needs and foster social connection.
Does Tract Consultants work internationally?
While focused on Australia, our team has delivered projects in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, applying global best practices to local contexts.
